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- Claude Rains (born November 10, 1889, London, England—died May 30, 1967, Laconia, New Hampshire, U.S.) was a British motion picture and stage character actor noted for his smooth distinguished voice, polished ironic style, and intelligent portrayal of a variety of roles, ranging from villains to sympathetic gentlemen.
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William Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967) was a British and American actor whose career spanned almost seven decades.
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Into the 1940s, Rains had risen to perhaps unique stature: a supporting actor who had achieved A-list stardom -- almost in a category by himself. His some 40 films during that period ranged from subtle comedy to psychological drama with a bit of horror revisited; many would be golden era classics.
- January 1, 1
- Clapham, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Laconia, New Hampshire, USA
Claude Rains. Actor: Casablanca. William Claude Rains, born in the Clapham area of London, was the son of the British stage actor Frederick Rains. The younger Rains followed, making his stage debut at the age of eleven in "Nell of Old Drury."
- November 10, 1889
- May 30, 1967
Jun 11, 2018 · Claude Rains is perhaps best known for his role of Capt. Louis Renault in the wartime smash hit, Casablanca (1942). He plays a somewhat shady character who holds the key to refugees getting exit papers to leave Morocco.
Aug 30, 2024 · Claude Rains, British motion picture and stage character actor noted for his smooth distinguished voice, polished ironic style, and intelligent portrayal of a variety of roles, ranging from villains to sympathetic gentlemen.
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Jul 30, 2020 · Claude Rains: Why he’s one of the greatest character actors ever. The ‘Casablanca’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ actor may not have cut it as the leading man but he often stole the show, says...
Rains, Claude (1889-1967)The words "unique actor" and "consummate professional" are overused in the entertainment industry, but they describe perfectly Claude Rains, an exceptional character actor of the Golden Age of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.
